*Winter quarter is open to U.S. transfer applicants only. International student applications not accepted.

**Spring quarter is not open for general admission. Spring quarter is open only to applicants to specific departments in engineering and computer science.

***Choosing summer means you wish to being regular enrollment in the summer and continue into autumn as a degree-seeking student. If you choose summer admission and fail to attend summer quarter, your autumn admission and registration are cancelled. To apply for summer quarter as a non-degree student, contact Summer Quarter.

How to apply

Good preparation for your intended major is the best way to prepare for admission at the UW, but it’s only part of what we’ll be looking at. Learn more about how to apply.

Transfer webinars

Can’t make it to campus for a Transfer Thursday session? Join us for one of our monthly webinars. You’ll hear directly from an admissions counselor and academic adviser about the transfer process. Webinars run from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and advanced registration is encouraged.

Holistic review

Holistic review is a comprehensive assessment of your academic performance and personal qualities and achievements.

Transfers by the numbers

At the UW, you are more than test scores and a GPA, but we know you’re curious about the numbers anyway.

College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)

All freshman and transfer applicants must complete a minimum level of preparation in six subject areas. This requirement ensures that students entering the UW have an appreciation for the liberal arts and are adequately prepared to succeed in college. Learn more about CADRs.

Homeschool policies

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We appreciate the time and effort that you put into your application to the UW. We want to make sure what comes next is as clear and efficient as possible. Just wondering when you’ll get your decision? See this notification schedule.